Atractylodes koreana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Atractylis chinensis var. koreana
• Atractylis koreana

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Atractylodes as the species Atractylodes koreanas.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several regions in East Asia. Within the borders of China, it can be found growing in the Manchuria region. It is also documented to inhabit the North-Central part of China. Moving across the sea, the species is widely distributed throughout the Korean peninsula. Therefore, its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in these specific parts of Eastern Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Atractylodes koreana is closely tied to specific altitudinal gradients within its natural habitat. This medicinal plant typically thrives within a defined elevational range, occupying mid-altitude mountainous or hilly terrains. Its distribution begins at a minimum elevation of 200 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum elevation of 700 m AMSL. Within this vertical distribution, the species finds its optimal ecological niche at a mean elevation of approximately 450 m AMSL, where the environmental conditions are most conducive to its growth and development.

Elevational range max:

700 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

450 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Atractylodes koreana is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it completes its life cycle over multiple years rather than a single growing season. As a perennial, the species maintains a persistent root system that allows it to survive through varying seasonal conditions, often re-emerging from its rhizomatous structures to continue its vegetative growth in subsequent years. This long-term growth strategy enables the plant to establish a more robust presence in its natural habitat compared to annual or biennial species, as it can invest more energy into its underground storage organs over time. This perennial nature is central to its developmental stability, allowing it to endure periods of dormancy before returning to its active reproductive and vegetative phases.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Atractylodes koreana is characterized by its classification as a herb, exhibiting a growth form consistent with herbaceous plants rather than shrubs or trees. As a non-woody species, it lacks permanent woody tissue, maintaining a soft and flexible structure throughout its development. In terms of its physical support and habit, it is categorized as a self-supporting plant, meaning it possesses the structural integrity to maintain its upright position without the need for climbing mechanisms or external structures.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Atractylodes koreana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Atractylenolide I, Atractylenolide II, Atractylenolide III, Atractylon.

Atractylenolide I

1. Journal of separation science

Atractylenolide II

1. Journal of separation science

Atractylenolide III

1. Journal of separation science

Atractylon

1. Journal of separation science

Preparations

Atractylodes koreana has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils.

Essential oils

1. Journal of separation science